Worker Leaves Shoes at Customer's Door—Dog Instantly Claims His Prize
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What began as a routine workday quickly spiraled into a real-life sitcom for one unlucky worker—whose only mistake was leaving his shoes by the door.
In a viral TikTok posted Monday by user @lifeaedean, the man is seen slipping on his one remaining shoe while the culprit—a customer's dog—struts around proudly with the other, having stolen it like a furry little bandit showing off stolen treasure.
"Took my shoes off at the door. Came back, dog's nicked my shoe," he says, launching what he jokingly calls "Operation Get My Shoe Back," as he and two others hilariously scramble to reclaim it.
While the video had viewers in stitches, the dog's behavior isn't all that unusual. Canines often swipe shoes and socks—but what is it about our smelly footwear that makes it so irresistible?
Dogs may take our shoes for several reasons, including teething, boredom, over-stimulation, anxiety, or just demanding attention or play, according to Vet Help Direct. Puppies often chew shoes to soothe their gums when teething, while dogs lacking physical or mental stimulation may act out to get a reaction.
Some breeds, like retrievers, are bred to carry things in their mouths, so if you own one, you should remove any shoes from the door when you leave the house.
Other dogs, especially those that are anxious or suffer from separation anxiety, might find comfort in your scent.
To prevent your dog from chewing off your shoes, you should ensure they get plenty of physical exercise and mental stimulation through walks, puzzle toys, and interactive play.
You should also teach them commands like "leave" or "swap." It's important that you never chase your dog, as it can reinforce the behavior, making it look like a game. If problems persist, a veterinarian or a qualified animal behaviorist may help you out.
The video quickly went viral on TikTok and it has so far received over 262,900 views and 22,900 likes on the platform.
This dog didn't just steal a shoe—he stole the show.
This dog didn't just steal a shoe—he stole the show.
@lifeaedean
One user, StormzTailz, commented: "Is there any evidence the dog took it though? it's unclear."
Leighowens7 said: "My dog did this with a stranger who was carrying a spare pair of boots with her. She missed her train. mortifying is an understatement."
HenryParkin added: "I had this with my van keys, spent a good 10 mins searching before the customer realized."
Karli Sando said: "The way it's looks at you, it's mocking you."
Newsweek reached out to @lifeaedean for comment via TikTok comments. We could not verify the details of the case.
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